Envy

Well its about damn time, Zebrahead finally released a new album! Ever since I saw the video for “Get Back” in 1998, I knew these guys were going to be around for a long time with their awesomeness. Blending a variety of pop punk with melodic vocals and hip hop, they were something a little different but very catchy.

Their diveristy made it easy for them to tour with just about anyone (my favorite was the Crouching Fish, Hidden Finger tour with Goldfinger and Reel …

“Shepherd Of Fire”, the opening track to Avenged Sevenfold’s newest album Hail To The King feels like the epic “silence” before a major battle in a film, slowly gaining momentum that leaves you anticipating what’s ahead.

Sadly, I feel this album is a bit more generic sounding than the Avenged Sevenfold I’m used to, but it could just be the production/mix… it sounds too clean. Avenged Sevenfold are masters of their craft that should have a more raw sense to their sound, as there isn’t …

For the readers that may not know who you are, could you tell us a little about yourself?
My name’s Kevin and I play guitar in a band called Hit The Lights.

You’ve had your hands in a lot of bands, can you name them all for us?
Haha no but I can say I’ve played guitar for Hit The Lights, Polar Bear Club, and Holy War, and also filled in on guitar for 3OH!3, Such Gold, and RDGLDGRN. I also have a job writing …

Suicide, a word that hits home for some and yet to others is a joke – two completely different extremes but the same powerful word. To some, suicide is nothing more than “an easy way out” or “a cry for attention” that is not taken seriously. To most, it is a word that sends chills down your spine and overwhelms you with emotion, be it from the loss of a friend or family member, or your own personal struggles. It disgusts me that there are …

In 2003, Yellowcard put out an amazing album called Ocean Avenue, and every pop punk fan in the world fell in love with it. 10 years later, on the album’s anniversary, the band has re-released the album but with a different twist. Everything is acoustic.

Hearing the opening chords to “Breathing” being done acoustically is beautiful. The whole album is pleasing to my ears. I applaud the band for being able to reimagine such energetic and powerful songs into gorgeous ballads. Just when you thought …

After hearing this album, I bet Adam Levine is kicking himself right now for letting Chris Cauley go home when he was on The Voice (although Tony Lucca did put up quite a fight).

But I’m sure he is also very proud to hear that his coaching did not go unheard. It’s no surprise that Chris made it into the battle rounds on the show because his voice is amazing. It was thanks to the show that I fell in love with his voice and …

When you’re in a band, all you can think about is getting on the road and touring the country. While The Drama State have had their fair share of touring, it hasn’t always been easy. From breakdowns to show cancellations, they’ve seen it all but they never let that stop them. This past tour brought them from the Midwest to the East Coast, including a couple dates in our area (which happened to fall on my birthday). After discussing all the epic hangs that we …

Female singers are always touch and go with me. A lot of them have the same generic “I know how to sing” type voice that just barely gets them by and they use their looks to make up for the rest and we all go “aww, but she’s adorable so we have to love her…”

Alabaster does not fall into this vocal-lacking category. Lead vocalist Shaina Rae has more to her voice than just the gift of knowing how to carry a tune. It feels …

My day on Warped… was hot. It goes without saying that summertime in the northeast can be hot, but it was especially brutal this past Sunday, and it took a toll on Team EAH. After checking in and getting our press credentials, and waiting for the doors to open, we dissected the day’s schedule and we were off.

I started my day in the Acoustic Basement tent with Brian Marquis. Marquis, of the newly formed Easy Killer Records (check out our interview with the founders), …